Australia plans social media algorithm 'opt-out'

The Australian government on Tuesday announced plans to force social media platforms to allow users to "opt-out" of ...

Australia targets big tech with algorithm opt-out bill

The "My Feed, My Way," legislation would require the likes of Facebook, TikTok and Instagram to let users opt out of ...

Proposed laws would let you opt out of social media algorithms. An expert explains

There have long been calls for digital duty of care laws in Australia – since well before the under-16s social media ban. But ...
Phys.org

Teenagers understand social media algorithms but want more control, study finds

Teenagers want a greater voice in the design and governance of platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, according to new research led by University College Dublin. Rather than passive victims ...
TechCrunch

Social media’s next evolution: user-controlled algorithms

For years, social media giants controlled what users saw in their feeds. While people could follow accounts, like posts or hide content they didn’t enjoy, recommendation algorithms controlled what was ...